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Based on my experience, I can say that after very difficult strength workout like rings, 1 arm pullups, iron cross, etc., there is a huge difference in recovery
by rofo1 7y ago
Based on my experience, I can say that after very difficult strength workout like rings, 1 arm pullups, iron cross, etc., there is a huge difference in recovery on the days that I sleep 11 hours vs. the days that I sleep 8 hours only.
On the other hand, sleeping less than 8 hours a day is devastating (check the book 'Why We Sleep' for details)
Moreover, I've read that this was known among 19th century strongmen (Eugene Sandow slept 11+ hours a day).
So whatever happens during sleep, we need more of it (if we stress our body more).
I highly doubt that in itself (sleeping more) is detrimental in any way.
- wppick 7y agoI have also seen similar recovery benefits from longer (11+) hours sleeps. During a period of a few months I worked out heavily every day, and noticed better recovery and faster strength gains from the longer sleeps. One downside with the longer sleeps was that I would not get tired at the same time each night, so my sleep window moved later and later until I needed to skip a night's sleep to reset, so I was probably sleeping more than my normal rhythms required
- samatman 7y agoI'm half-convinced my gains all come from afternoon naps after large protein-rich meals the day after training. Might be an age thing but I'm seldom able to stay in bed for more than seven, eight hours at most. Fortunate to have a lifestyle that supports taking naps a few times a week.